Thanks and see ya.

bdavis89 · 06-13-2013, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BigT

I didn't pay cash and I would not at this point in my life. Weddings and houses aren't cheap. My GC has a few options so the price is higher than 28k. One huge car payment ($619 per month for the Z) for a car I cant drive all year long and my fiance can't ever drive or a $468 payment on a nice SUV we both can drive whenever we want. I chose the lessor of two evils. The GC is also 250 dollars less per year to insure.

Oh! Gotcha, so the debate was whether or not to keep the Z. Still a nice ride, congrats!

Red__Zed · 06-13-2013, 09:24 PM

the new GCs are sweet, should be a nice comfy car...enjoy!

w0rM · 06-13-2013, 09:26 PM

lol j/k

blackcherry20 · 06-14-2013, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by w0rM

lol j/k

lol!

always...

w0rM · 06-14-2013, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

lol!

always...

You know it!

Z-Girl 12 · 06-13-2013, 09:26 PM

very mature decision...congrats on putting a ring on it.

Magic Bus · 06-14-2013, 01:55 AM

You did great! Nothing wrong for sacrificing something for the greater good of the whole. Many of us did. Work hard, keep your priorities in order and save some money at the same time for the Z will return. Best wishes to you!!!

Chteelers · 06-14-2013, 07:44 AM

So... she just increased her standard of living 4-fold, and got you to trade in your sports car, and give her a shiny new SUV, and you feel good about this? Damn. That's a lot of wealth to just hand over to someone. Wait sorry, I meant share.

BigT · 06-14-2013, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Chteelers

So... she just increased her standard of living 4-fold, and got you to trade in your sports car, and give her a shiny new SUV, and you feel good about this? Damn. That's a lot of wealth to just hand over to someone. Wait sorry, I meant share.

If that is how you want to look at it. You mad bro?

I'm a little old school I guess. The man does his job and the woman does hers. She cooks, cleans, does my laundry, and will give birth to my children. I'm cool with getting her a nice truck.

And i'm also excited to get back into another GSX. MHI turbo's for that thing are $1k, not 7k for a turbo kit. I'll post it up when I find a clean one.

Nailzs · 06-14-2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Chteelers

So... she just increased her standard of living 4-fold, and got you to trade in your sports car, and give her a shiny new SUV, and you feel good about this?

But just think of all the shopping they can do now!

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-14-2013, 08:31 AM

Good luck bruh.... The GC is a hot truck.

SAmilitaryman · 06-14-2013, 09:15 AM

I'm getting married later this year. Her Xterra is paid off. My Z i own ~9K on. I only have my children every other weekend so we have a family car when we need it and a sports car when its just us. I told her as soon as we got together that I was not trading in my car. She actually likes it. She says it makes her feel young and free again to just be me and her zipping around in a sports car when we don't have my kids.

Grats on the marriage bro. Sucks about the Z but sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do. I understand completely.

igbad · 06-14-2013, 09:19 AM

smart decision, what it boils down to:

house > car

but once you have your regular note payment and get your finances settled down, it's surprising to find a bit of money here and there. well, at least it was for me. at which point hopefully you'll be able to get back into a car you'll actually enjoy driving.

Chuck33079 · 06-14-2013, 09:38 AM

Couldn't justify the SRT8?

Daily driver DSM? Do you own a lot of tools?

BigT · 06-14-2013, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Couldn't justify the SRT8?

Daily driver DSM? Do you own a lot of tools?

SRT8 is SICK, but I couldn't justify the 65k price tag. (or afford it)

Yes, I do own a lot of tools. I enjoy wrenching. I've owned two prior DSM's and two Evo's. I'm a mitsu nut. (well, till the Z rolled around in my life) My 97 GSX had 160k miles on the chassis and stock block when I was running 12.0's in the quarter all while being my daily driver through college. As long as its taken care of and modded with the right parts, those cars are good. Its a shame that most owners these days are douchebags and the cars are whored out more than civics. I'm in no rush to buy. I'd rather wait for that diamond in the rough.

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Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	You did great! Nothing wrong for sacrificing something for the greater good of the whole. Many of us did. Work hard, keep your priorities in order and save some money at the same time for the Z will return. Best wishes to you!!! DEpointfive0 likes this.

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Chteelers Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Charlotte Posts: 63 Drives: '11 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 14	So... she just increased her standard of living 4-fold, and got you to trade in your sports car, and give her a shiny new SUV, and you feel good about this? Damn. That's a lot of wealth to just hand over to someone. Wait sorry, I meant share.

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SAmilitaryman Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 168 Drives: 09 Nissan black 370z Rep Power: 13	I'm getting married later this year. Her Xterra is paid off. My Z i own ~9K on. I only have my children every other weekend so we have a family car when we need it and a sports car when its just us. I told her as soon as we got together that I was not trading in my car. She actually likes it. She says it makes her feel young and free again to just be me and her zipping around in a sports car when we don't have my kids. Grats on the marriage bro. Sucks about the Z but sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do. I understand completely.

06-14-2013, 09:19 AM	#13 (permalink)
igbad Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 49 Drives: '12 370Z Base GM 6MT Rep Power: 12	smart decision, what it boils down to: house > car but once you have your regular note payment and get your finances settled down, it's surprising to find a bit of money here and there. well, at least it was for me. at which point hopefully you'll be able to get back into a car you'll actually enjoy driving.

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